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Hopkins, William P., fl. 1973 to Ethan A. Jenks

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02750.044 Author/Creator: Hopkins, William P., fl. 1973 Place Written: Lawrence, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 22 December 1900 Pagination: 2 p. ; 25.4 x 20.3 cm. Order a Copy

Hopkins sends Captain Jenks a block made from a picture of General Zenas Randall Bliss (not included). Informs Jenks of his plans to visit Civil War sites in Virginia.

Jenks, Ethan A., fl. 1828-1901

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